DELL: Dell OptiPlex delivers Rambus technology to mainstream desktop; OptiPlex GX200 combines exceptional performance and long product lifecycle
Story Filed: Tuesday, May 02, 2000 11:28 AM EST
MAY 2, 2000, M2 Communications - Dell (Nasdaq:DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company*, today announced availability of the OptiPlex(tm) GX200, a powerful desktop PC featuring the Intel 820 chipset and RambusTM memory technology for the demanding mainstream corporate and government customer.
"The OptiPlex GX200 provides the ideal platform to get the highest levels of productivity from today's business applications and the best experience from tomorrow's internet/intranet-based media-rich enterprise environment," said James Griffiths, Client Systems Marketing Manager, Dell UK & Ireland "With the OptiPlex GX200, Dell delivers the high performance and increased bandwidth of RDRAM to the mainstream business customer." Starting at GBP1,065 the OptiPlex GX200 is Dell's second OptiPlex desktop PC based on the Intel 820 chipset and RAMBUSTM Dynamic RAM (RDRAM). A base configuration includes an Intel Pentium III processor at 600EB MHz, 64 MB RDRAM, 10 GB1 hard drive, integrated 8 MB nVIDIA(tm) TNT2 M64 Pro 4X AGP graphics, integrated 3COM 10/100 networking, integrated AC97audio, 1.44MB floppy disk drive, Windows 2000, 17" Monitor (VIS 16") in a small form factor chassis.
Standard features included Intel Pentium III processors from 600EB to 866 MHz with 256KB Advanced Transfer Cache and 133MHz front-side bus, up to 512Mb of PC700 or PC800 RDRAM, EIDE ATA-66 hard drives or Ultra/160 SCSI hard drives, and up to 16MB of RAM integrated into the 4X Advanced Graphics Port (AGP) enabling exceptional graphics performance and visual quality for today's multi-media and web-based applications.
The OptiPlex GX200 provides flexibility and outstanding serviceability in four system configurations - mini-tower, medium and low-profile desktops, and the small form factor desktop - all of which share a common systemboard allowing customers to use identical images across all four configurations. Based on the award-winning OptiFrame(tm) chassis, the OptiPlex GX200 systems feature tool-less entry for quick disassembly and reassembly. All OptiPlex systems come with a standard three-year service offering with next-business-day on-site service2.
All OptiPlex systems are built for manageability using Dell's OpenManage(tm) technology. Dell OpenManage(tm) provides capabilities such as:
* Wired for Management (WfM) 2.0 (with Web-based enterprise management (WBEM) support) * Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0s * Enhanced SMART II technology * Asset Information * Remote boot with multiple protocols support * Remote system wake-up * System event alerting
Dell's OptiPlex desktops deliver a dependable network-ready design to business and government customers requiring maximum productivity, serviceability and lasting value on their desktops.
About Dell Computer Corporation
Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $25.3 billion for the past four quarters, and is a premier provider of products and services required for customers to build their Internet infrastructures. The company ranks No. 56 on the Fortune 500, No. 210 on the Fortune Global 500 and No. 3 on the Fortune "most admired" lists of companies. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through the UK Press Office on 01344 748205 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.co.uk.
1. For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes; total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment
2. Service may be provided pursuant to a service contract with a third-party provider and may not be available in certain areas. Service will be provided if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. Dell endeavours to meet the response or turnaround time for the service concerned, provided a Dell technician accepts a fault call within specified time limits. For details of these time limits, please call your Dell representative. Response times may vary in remote or difficult to reach areas.
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